Phones and devices qualified for Microsoft Lync

IP phones

Microsoft tests and qualifies IP phones for Lync through the
Compatible Devices Program. The Compatible Devices Program currently qualifies devices for Lync client on Windows-based machines. For clients that are not Windows-based, Microsoft recommends that you evaluate the USB consumer product lines offered by the device manufacturers that are part of the Compatible Devices Program. IP phones can also be used in environments that are not Windows-based, excluding the PC pairing functionalities.

Qualified products table

Note: It is important to ensure that both the IP phone and the firmware version are tested and qualified for Lync (reference the following table). If phone vendors offer a firmware version that is newer than the qualified version, it is not supported by Microsoft and should be used for beta/evaluation purposes only. It is recommended that you visit each vendor's website for the latest information about product specifications, country support, and documentation including release notes and known issues. Contact the vendors for more information about these products.

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About "Optimized for Lync" devices

USB audio and video devices are tested and qualified for Lync through the
Compatible Devices Program. USB desk phones and handsets, personal speakerphones, corded and wireless headsets, and HD webcams Optimized for Microsoft Lync are tested to provide the following:

Lync User Experience

Plug and play: once connected, a device registers on Lync server and is ready to use

First run experience: Automatic detection of a device with a direct link to user guide and other useful tools and documentation

Lync Room Systems

Lync Room Systems are designed to extend the Lync meeting experience to the conference room. A Lync Room System includes all the required hardware and Lync Room System Edition software. The hardware includes, at a minimum, one or two large touch-enabled displays, high definition video cameras and microphones, and a console in the conference room that enables participation without a laptop or desktop from within the meeting room. These products have been tested and are Optimized for Lync.

Note: It is recommended that you visit each vendor's website for the latest information regarding product specifications, country support, and documentation including release notes and known issues. Please contact the vendor for more information about these products.

Always check if your Lync version was tested to interoperate with the video systems.

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PCs optimized for Lync

With software-based telephony, Lync enables workers to use their PCs as complete unified communications endpoints. PCs that are optimized for Microsoft Lync empower workers to use all the tools and features of the platform without the need of any USB peripheral. Form factors tested include, all-in-one desktops, convertible tablets, laptops and monitors*.

All of these form factors are tested to deliver:

High-definition audio so that workers never have to worry about call quality.

Microphone and speaker placement that is optimized to allow users to hold a conference call without the need for a USB peripheral.

Rich, crisp video, at a variety of resolutions, and with a wide field of view, so that video conferencing is easier and more useful.

*Monitors require an embedded camera and an embedded speakerphone both passing Lync Logo specs (including USB HID support). The display is not tested.

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To find additional product information, pictures, and comparisons of tested audio, video, conferencing, and other products, see the partner solutions catalog.